Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, active peptic ulcer or GI bleeding, history of allergic responses to aspirin or other NSAIDs, acute porphyria.
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Special Precautions
Analgesic nephropathy, renal or hepatic impairment, hypertension, cardiac failure, bronchospasm, patients taking diuretics and elderly, lactation.
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Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances, nephrotic syndrome, epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hepatitis, rash, pruritus, wheezing, bronchospasm, prolonged bleeding time.
Potentially Fatal: Bleeding or perforation through peptic ulcer, rarely blood dyscrasia or anaphylaxis, acute renal failure. |
Drug Interactions
Potentiates potassium-sparing diuretics. Reduced serum levels of salicylates.
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ATC Classification
D11AX18 - diclofenac ; Belongs to the class of other dermatologicals.
S01BC03 - diclofenac ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory agents. Used in the treatment of inflammation of the eye. N02BE01 - paracetamol ; Belongs to the class of anilide preparations. Used to relieve pain and fever. M02AA15 - diclofenac ; Belongs to the class of non-steroidal antiinflammatory preparations for topical use. Used in the treatment of joint and muscular pains. M01AB05 - diclofenac ; Belongs to the class of acetic acid derivatives and related substances of non-steroidal antiinflammatory and antirheumatic products. |